Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments

Senate hopeful James Talarico faced backlash after resurfaced comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation.' He criticized a 2023 Texas law restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors and voted 'present' on the legislation, which was later signed into law but faces ongoing legal challenges. Republican opponents and the RNC condemned his remarks as out of touch with Texas values.